Government + PoliticsLocal municipalities complete 2025-26 budgets Lillian Hamman Sep 23, 20251 commentAlachua, High Springs and Newberry among multiple cities to finalize budgets.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs continues fire contract with county, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 20251 commentCity staff issue apologies for misinformation at Aug. 28 meeting.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs to raise taxes, save fire department to solve 2025-26 deficit Lillian Hamman Aug 29, 20258 commentsCommissioners to send letter to Alachua County against “bad faith” fire aid cut negotiations.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs urges residents to join budget workshop Thursday Lillian Hamman Aug 18, 20250 commentsCity commissioner asks county for more time before cutting its fire aid to the city.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs voters to determine Sunday alcohol policy Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 20250 commentsCommission approves second reading of Nov. 4 ballot.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs approves $90K land development code rewrite Lillian Hamman Jul 23, 20251 commentCity Commission sets 2025-26 potential tentative maximum millage rate to 6.99.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs passes initial vote to place Sunday alcohol sales on future ballot Seth Johnson Jun 26, 20253 comments Citizens could decide outcome later in 2025.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs punts repeal of Sunday alcohol ordinance Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 20253 commentsCity to partner with county on Canoe Outpost projects.
ElectionsWeitz, Howell focused on growth heading into High Springs commission terms Seth Johnson Nov 8, 20240 commentsMayor said new staff cohort has great cohesion.
ElectionsHigh Springs selects Weitz, Howell for City Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20240 commentsHowell to replace Byran Williams.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: High Springs City Commission Seth Johnson Oct 11, 20240 commentsTwo seats up for grabs.
ElectionsSupervisor of Elections announces new polling places Glory Reitz Oct 1, 20240 commentsList includes 13 new locations since 2022 General Election.
ElectionsHigh Springs hopefuls qualify for two seats on November ballot Seth Johnson Jul 29, 20240 commentsCommissioner Byran Williams will not run again.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs sets millage rate maximum, contracts for code enforcement Seth Johnson Jul 26, 20240 commentsMaximum millage rate same as current rate.
Local LivingHigh Springs Youth Council lines streets with flags Staff Reports Jul 3, 20240 commentsCouncil partners with Boy Scout Troop 69 to display flags for Fourth of July celebrations.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs votes 3-2 on November referendum about city charter Seth Johnson Jun 28, 20242 commentsFour questions moved forward and four delayed.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs votes on charter changes, delays Bridlewood item Seth Johnson May 24, 20241 commentSeries of charter amendments on ballot.
Government + PoliticsTwo candidates qualify for High Springs special election Seth Johnson Feb 8, 20242 commentsElection scheduled for March 26.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs votes on manager candidates, Bridlewood development Seth Johnson Jan 25, 20240 commentsSpecial election confirmed for March 26.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs considers city manager position, waits for new commissioner Seth Johnson Jan 12, 20243 commentsCommission also votes to buy Priest Theatre.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs OKs fire prevention contract, city manager search Seth Johnson Nov 29, 20230 commentsCommission decides to table discussion of city attorney.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs commission selects new mayor, city manager resigns Seth Johnson Nov 20, 20232 commentsStaff says water rates need to increase.
NewsHigh Springs taps newcomers Miller, Tapanes for city commission Seth Johnson Nov 7, 20233 commentsBoth incumbents fall by almost 250 votes.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs Commission raises millage 27% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20230 commentsManager says flat rate would result in layoffs.